Chapter 639

Chapter 24: Scorched Earth, Dragon Remains, and Fairies Part 2

Below the cliff, amidst the foggy layers of broken rocks, faint rustling sounds came through, mixed with strange shouts, rapidly approaching from all directions.

Something was coming, and there seemed to be quite a lot of them…

It could very well be those fairies!

I felt slightly panicked, not knowing what to do. I slowly stepped back, and Big White stood up, taking two heavy steps forward to block me. I quickly turned around, grabbed its back hair, and climbed onto its shoulder, grabbing its horn and sitting cross-legged.

“Roar—!!!”

The white dragon opened its blood-stained mouth, emitting a powerful roar that made me cover my ears. Sensing the sound coming from the cliff, I patted Big White’s head, signaling it to retreat. At the same time, another thought flashed through my mind.

If those fairies dare to attack me…

I will eat them all!

This thought passed in an instant, and I shook my head, pushing away the evil thoughts and appetite, and started thinking calmly.

No, I can’t act rashly…

I don’t know how many of them there are. In my current state, getting entangled in a fight would be disastrous…

I don’t know what kind of abilities these fairies have. Fighting would not put Big White at a disadvantage, but it can’t protect me all the time…

I must handle them calmly…

My mind raced through countless thoughts, but before I could come up with a plan, the commotion below the cliff grew louder. I clenched my fists, urging Big White to retreat further, and kept my eyes fixed ahead. Suddenly, a grappling hook flew up and got stuck on a crack in the rock. The first fairy climbed up the rope, followed by a second, then a third…

The rotten, ugly green-skinned fairies, still with their disgusting pus-filled faces, led snarling dogs up the cliff and from the black rocks on both sides. They held sharp stone spears and huge bows, shouting incomprehensible words as they slowly approached us.

I became tense, and the dead smoke in my palm slowly rose.

So many…

There were so many of them…

What should I do…

“Roar—!!!”

The giant white dragon seemed displeased with the arrival of the fairies. It opened its mouth and roared again, the force of the roar spreading out, blowing the fairies back. I could sense Big White’s agitated emotions; it seemed to want to get rid of these pests.

Wait…

These fairies don’t seem to be here to fight…

Realizing this, I quickly dispelled the dead smoke in my hand, stroking Big White’s head and patting its horn. “Shh, shh! Quiet… Wait.”

I saw it clearly.

These fairies suddenly appeared here, each holding weapons, looking menacing, but they didn’t seem to be planning an attack.

They seemed more nervous than I was, not daring to get too close. They stopped about ten meters away, cautiously peering over, as if confirming something. Then they spotted me sitting on Big White and showed startled, fearful expressions, shouting behind them: “Wakata, Dusato!”

“Kabagota! Kukusi…”

What were they saying?

Did they…

Seem afraid?

Afraid of Big White?

Or afraid of me…

I remained tense, keeping my face stern, never letting my guard down, but my mind was somewhat chaotic. I didn’t know what they wanted and didn’t dare to make any sudden moves.

More fairies continued to pour in from behind, at least a hundred or more. Hearing the cries from their companions up front, they paused momentarily. Then, some fairies dropped their weapons, mumbling incomprehensible words, and fell to their knees with a thud.

Then, more fairies dropped their weapons and fell to their knees one after another.

…

Huh?

This unexpected scene left me, who had already considered retreating, stunned. I scratched my little face while sitting on the dragon’s shoulder, feeling lost.

What’s going on…

Why did they all kneel down…

What kind of cult game are you playing here!

I was scared out of my wits…

“[Abyssal Language] Great… Helvis, great… Gideles, apostle…”

A figure riding a disgusting wolf emerged from among the kneeling fairies. It looked like a strong male fairy with rotting flesh hanging from his chest, revealing his ribs underneath. He walked over, ignoring Big White’s contemptuous gaze, knelt down on one knee, raised his right hand, and touched his forehead with his clenched fist.

It seemed he was bowing to us.

Great Helvis…

Oh, Helvis is the name of this dragon species, I remember this… Gideles apostle? Is that a reference to me?

Not calling me the apostle Rabis Hermes anymore?

I didn’t say anything or make any move, just watched him.

After the fairy finished bowing, he slowly lifted his head, revealing a terrifying face with severely corroded lips and yellowed teeth.

“[Abyssal Language] We… are here. To guard, the sinful remains, the forest clan. We sensed, Lord Helvis, awakening.特意前来…”

Still using the clumsy Abyssal language typical of fairies, but I could finally understand what they were saying.

He meant that they came to check because they sensed Big White’s awakening… Ah, so Big White just woke up? No wonder I was suddenly pulled in here…

I turned to look at Big White and blinked.

So, Big White, you’re the one who dragged me here?

You have the power to open the land of dragons… No wonder I met you in the forest outside at first… Not only that, you can forcibly pull me in… That’s right…

You should have said something before dragging me in!

“Hrumph hrumph.”

In response to the fairy’s friendly greeting, Big White exhaled a breath and made a scornful snort.

“[Abyssal Language] Lord Helvis. We… still know. Standing on the right shoulder of the dragon is the existence protected by the dragon. Not the apostle Diana… We have accompanied the dragons for a thousand years here and wish to follow the will of the dragon clan. Lord Helvis, do not hold hostility towards our race.”

After the fairy spoke, Big White “huffed,” sounding dismissive, but the threatening expression on its face gradually diminished.

Oh…

It thinks these fairies want to harm me…

I felt a warm sensation in my heart, and my emotions relaxed.

Even if my strength hasn’t recovered, as long as Big White is by my side, what else do I have to worry about… Really, worrying about such things…

But does Big White even understand Abyssal Language?

As I pondered, my gaze shifted from Big White to the kneeling fairies. After a moment, I slowly spoke in Abyssal Language, “What do you want?”

Actually, they…

Are just a group of pitiful outcasts who have been persecuted…

After understanding the truth of history, I felt a bit sympathetic towards these fairies… They have become this way, and as long as they don’t have any ill intentions towards me, why should I harm them… Eating them can wait for now…

The fairies sensed the awakening of the white dragon and rushed here eagerly in such a short time. Clearly, they had been waiting here for something…

Let’s hear their purpose first.